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Appalachian Regional Energy Hub Initiative
	
	
				
	
	
	The **Appalachian Regional Energy Hub Initiative** is a funding opportunity for eligible applicants to:

Conduct research on natural gas and natural gas liquid supply and demand opportunities; or

Support the implementation of an energy hub for hydrogen produced from natural gas using carbon capture technology.

Congress directed ARC to create this initiative in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law of 2021.





	


  
Notice of Solicitation of Applications          
                      Accepting Applications Now
          
                      Up to $5 million is available for this funding opportunity. **Applications are due Wednesday, July 24, 2024**.
Potential applicants are encouraged tosubmitquestions about the opportunity to energyhub@arc.gov.
          
                      Read the NOSA





	


  
Why an Energy Hub?          
                      Regional Opportunity
          
                      Appalachia is well positioned to strengthen regional economies by investing in its energy resilience. The region has the opportunity to leverage its ample access to low-cost natural gas to produce clean hydrogen.



	


  


Questions?
      
              Email energyhub@arc.govto learn more about applying. Appalachian Regional Commission

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